Huge elk bull bugles as the rut kicks into high gear
Rut on! It is that time of year when the hormones in the elk are raging and the bulls are competing for the affections of the ladies. This capture is…
Coming soon… The sound of the rut!
I can’t wait! September in the Colorado high country is one of my absolute favorites. The temperatures cool down leading to crisp, calm mornings and evenings that require you to…
Elk cow makes a rare appearance on the Colorado plains
Well, normally I would have to reach into the archives this time of year for a pic for Wapiti Wednesday but not today. This past weekend, while hiking along the…
Rest in peace, Big Kahuna
I learned today that the biggest, baddest elk bull of Rocky Mountain National Park was found dead last week. For years he has delighted visitors and photographers with his impressive…
Elk bull standing watch over his harem
The rut is over now but I still have a few pics to share from this year’s action. Overall, I didn’t do as well with the pics as I have…
Elk bugles in the shadow of a giant
Just a gorgeous, fall scene in the Rocky Mountains. I spent a morning a few weeks ago in the Upper Beaver Meadows area of Rocky Mountain National Park watching the…